Peanut Butter Cookies

Improving our running performance is not just dependent on how often we train, or how many kms we run. Running performance is affected by what we eat, including what is eaten after we run. My favourite post-run food is something with peanut butter. Not only is peanut butter delicious but peanut butter is also a good source of protein. As a good source of protein, it supports muscle growth and helps with muscle recovery. Both of which are beneficial for runners.

These peanut butter cookies are perfect for a post-run snack.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Natvia
• 60g butter, melted
• 1/3 cup peanut butter, smooth
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat oven 160 degrees Celsius.
2. Prepare baking tray.
3. In a bowl add the flour, Natvia, butter and eggs and mix well.
4. Add the peanut butter, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla essence and salt and mix well.
5. Place teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking train.
6. Flatten into circles.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
8. Allow to cool.